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Hawaii Relaunched

Our previous campaign to fund Hawaii ended unsuccessfully on October 19th. However, we are very happy with the results, and we realized that by making a somewhat drastic -but possible- budget cut, we could shoot the movie with $23,000 - roughly what we have gathered on the previous campaign. We are deeply thankful to all our backers who said that they would pledge again and to our film crew & actors that are willing to support us with this new reduced budget.

That amount would allow us to shoot the film but we will have to get further funds for post-production, which should be easier with a first-cut of the movie in hand. That's why we have postponed our rewards estimated delivery date one year, just in case.

Of course that if we reach a higher amount with this campaign, one that allows us to make things more comfortably we won't complain at all ;)

What is Hawaii?

Hawaii is a film about a helpless man that is reunited with a childhood friend who helps him, thus creating a bond that goes beyond friendship.

Eugenio recognizes Martin as a childhood friend, and realizes his current situation

Martin seeks for an odd job at Eugenio's house. When Eugenio recognizes Martin as a childhood friend, and realizes his current situation, he decides to give him work for the summer. Unintentionally, a power & desire game is generated and a strange relationship starts to grow, but it cannot flourish mostly because of the social differences that grew between them since childhood. This kind of barrier typical in Jane Austen's novels is resignified in a contemporary story of social classes.

Eugenio recognizes Martin as a childhood friend, and realizes his current situation

The film is about solidarity but also about the power game that is generated when one person is relying on another. The idea is to explore power, helplessness, social boundries, brotherhood, desire and love.

Similar to Plan B, Hawaii is a small & simple story, easy to shoot independently. All the film takes place in summer, in a countryside house, and only two characters carry the story forward.

The idea is to explore power, helplessness, social boundries, brotherhood, desire and love

Why Kickstarter?

The project is created by a partnership between Marco Berger (director / screenwriter of Plan B & Absent) and Pedro Irusta, musician/composer of both films. We are asking support through Kickstarter not only to film Hawaii, but also to be able to produce - for the first time- an independent film that we can own and that may allow us to create a platform to continue producing films in the future.

We are getting a hard time getting funds in the traditional way, even though Plan B & Absent got a very good response worldwide. So when we heard about the new possibilites of crowd funding, we thought it was a good moment to explore these new online social networks. We love the idea that if many people contributes with a small amount the film can be made.

About the actors

Manuel Vignau & Mateo Chiriano are excellent actors with a great future potential. Manuel Vignau starred in Plan B and had a very good response with audience and film critics. Mateo Chiarino is an uruguayan actor who is a raw diamond to be discovered.

About the director

Marco Berger was born in Buenos Aires in 1977. Studied at the University of cinema. His short film The Watch (2008) competed in Cannes and Sundance.

His first feature film Plan B (2009) premiered in the official competition of the Rome Film Festival and participated in many other prestigious festivals.

Absent (2011), his second feature film, premieres at the Berlinale where it won the prestigious Teddy Award (previously won by filmarkers such as Pedro Almodóvar, Francois Ozon, Derek Jarman, Todd Haynes, James Franco and John Cameron Mitchell).
The film also recently won the Silver Condor (Cóndor de plata), the most prestigious award in Argentina for artistic inovation.

Both films are released commercially in France, Germany, England and America. Other highlights include: The short film A last will (2007), the short Platero, episode 2 of the film Five (2010) and the three short films Cousin, Broken arms and Training; Sexual Tension feature film, Volume 1: Volatile (2012). Hawaii is his first project as a producer.

Help us make this movie possible

We hope that if you liked Plan B and Absent, you can bet on this new story and support us, even with a small amount. If not, just help us by spreading the word on the project to potential contributors. Many heartfelt thanks!

Risks and challenges

We will be shooting the movie on December 2012 and that's for sure except something really really unexpected happens. The shooting should be a very smooth process since it will be a very reduced team, and we already worked together several times.

But, since the goal of this campaign is $20,000, unless we exceed that closer to the original $40,000 goal we won't have any money for post-production. We may launch a new Kickstarter campaign to raise that money with a real trailer of the movie or get funds elsewhere, which should be easy with a first cut of the movie.

That's why we can't really be sure of when we will actually have the final, post-produced version of Hawaii to send the DVDs, poster and other rewards. But we can be almost sure that it won't exceed mid 2014. Hopefully, much much sooner than that.

FAQ

Rewards

Pledge $5 or more

9 backers

Thanks for you support ! If you wish so, you will be included on our mailing list so you hear about progress and news

Estimated delivery:Nov 2012

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Pledge $25 or more

25 backers

The above + Your photo, name & description in Hawaii's website -www.hawaiithefilm.com - as a contributor. Be proud to show you are contributing to the film! Get an exclusive online watermarked copy of the movie. Be the first to see it even before it is shown on International Festivals ! Your name in the end credits !

Estimated delivery:May 2014

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Pledge $50 or more

14 backers

All of the above + A link to download a file with exclusive backstage photos and videos. Access to a live chat room with Marco Berger where you will be able to ask him a question about movies and more !

Estimated delivery:Jan 2014

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Pledge $100 or more

36 backers
Limited (964 left of 1000)

All of the above + A DVD of Hawaii. Access to Hawaii's blog where you will be able to get updates & news about the movie abd read a diary written by Marco Berger while the movie is being shot, photos and the Director's thoughts and news of the day. * If you are not in Argentina or U.S. there may be an additional fee for the DVD shipping

Estimated delivery:Jul 2014

Ships anywhere in the world

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Pledge $500 or more

5 backers
Limited (95 left of 100)

All of the above + Your name in the end credits. This contributors list will be show after the movie ends, just after the director's name. (See Graphic 1 on the main description)

Estimated delivery:May 2014

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Pledge $1,000 or more

3 backers
Limited (17 left of 20)

All of the above + Your name at the opening credits as "supported by" ! (See Graphic 2 on the main description) Your name in promotional posters (we will also send you a signed one)

Estimated delivery:Jun 2014

Ships anywhere in the world

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Pledge $5,000 or more

0 backers
Limited (10 left of 10)

All of the above + Your name at the opening credits as "associate producer" ! (See Graphic 3 on the main description) If you are interested in film production this is a great opportunity to give your name a nice boost.

Estimated delivery:May 2014

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Pledge $10,000

1 backer
Limited (4 left of 5)

All of the above + Your name at the opening credits as "Executive Producer" ! (See Graphic 4 on the main description) Acreditation to attend the Premiere in an International Film Festival with the Marco Berger, actors & crew. An unique chance to walk on the red carpet with all the film stars as a part of a film production you made possible.

Estimated delivery:May 2014

Funding period

Oct 22, 2012 - Nov 6, 2012
(15 days)

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